As someone who takes vitamins and prescription medications daily, I’m always trying to figure out the best hack for fitting them into my routine. A few weeks ago, I was on a streak — I would place the pill bottles out on my counter at night to take in the morning before heading to the gym. But on some days, I’m so bleary-eyed pre-coffee, I couldn’t remember if I took them or not. I would also forget to leave the bottles out at the end of an especially hectic day.

I remember the relief I felt when my husband and I became homeowners — in part because we had so much more storage. And boy, did we proceed to use every last closet, corner, and cabinet. And just like that, we’ve spent nearly a decade in our home. I’m pretty sure that some of the things in the far corner of our coat closet have been there since we moved in. Decluttering is hard — especially when it comes to sentimental items.